By Fitness on September 25, 2009
Recovering from a marathon remains just as important as the training itself. The crucial time after a race is the finish line to the next couple of days, in some cases a couple weeks.
Posted in Running | Tagged marathon recovery, marathon training, recovering from a marathon
By Fitness on September 25, 2009
Running a marathon takes time to build up to distance. You cannot just go out there and think you can run 26.2 miles off the bat. Since starting a running schedule calls for adding miles to your run weekly, end you first week at 2 miles.
Posted in Running | Tagged marathon training, marathons, runner training, running training schedule, training to run
By Fitness on September 24, 2009
Training for a marathon takes time to build your body and comfortably run 26.2 miles without wearing yourself down. This type of training requires dedication and working your body at least four to five days a week.
Posted in Running | Tagged diet and nutrition for runners, marathon training, marathon training schedule, running training
By Fitness on September 24, 2009
Heart rate monitors have various functions and depending on which one you have, the commands will amaze the runner.
Posted in Running | Tagged heart rate monitor buying tips, heart rate monitor features, heart rate monitors, heart rate target zone, monitoring your heart rate while running
By Fitness on September 24, 2009
Running the marathon requires knowing the basis rules of training. Pacing yourself and keeping yourself hydrated. Keeping records for pacing purposes requires you to record how long it takes you to run a distance and then you compute this information into minutes and seconds.
Posted in Running | Tagged how to run a marathaon, marathing running tips, marathon running, marathon training, running the marathon
By Fitness on September 24, 2009
Pedometers come with hundreds of styles and makes with different features. The GPS system included in some models have accuracy thought woods and building to within a five to ten foot radius.
Posted in Running | Tagged pedometer 101, pedometer basics, pedometers, steps, walking, what is a pedometer
By Fitness on September 23, 2009
The most important benefit of running is the mental benefit. This tends to outweigh the physical demands.
Posted in Running | Tagged exercise, getting in shape, health benefits of running, running schedule
By Fitness on September 23, 2009
Struggling to keep motivated for marathon running and achieving your goals might need a little encouragement from inside. Sometimes just sitting back and making a new plan helps.
Posted in Running | Tagged distance running, marathon training, running tips, staying motivated to run
By Fitness on September 23, 2009
Overall trail running provides a total body workout with emphasis on the lower body. Training for the run consist of a base training similar to flat road running with some variations in pace, speed and mental awareness.
Posted in Running | Tagged cross country running, hiking, offroad running, trail running, trail running shoes
By Fitness on September 23, 2009
Running gear plays an important part in any runner’s life. Running gear comes with many different categories. To start with, you have accessories consisting of a hat of some sort, sunglasses and mittens or gloves for the cold days of running.
Posted in Running | Tagged essential running gear, heart rate monitors, running clothes, running gear, running shoes, staying hydrated